Andenkondor
Vultur gryphus
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Vulnerable
Flügelspannweite
158,0 cm
Gewicht
11325,0 g
Familie
Cathartidae
Ordnung
Cathartiformes
Über uns
The Andean Condor is one of the world's largest flying birds, with a massive 158 cm wingspan and weighing over 11 kg. It soars on thermal currents along the Andes, scavenging carcasses across vast territories. This vulnerable species is a cultural icon across South American Andean nations.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 158,0 cm | 62.2 in |
| Gewicht | 11325,0 g | 399.48 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Incubation: 59 days. Fledging: 180 days.
Gelegegröße
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Cathartiformes (Neuweltgeier) |
| Familie | Cathartidae (Neuweltgeier und Kondore) |
| Genus | Vultur |
| Arten | Vultur gryphus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | كندور الأنديز |
| Chinese | 安地斯神鹫 |
| French | condor des Andes |
| German | Andenkondor |
| Indonesian | Kondor Andes |
| Japanese | コンドル |
| Korean | 안데스콘도르 |
| Portuguese | Condor-dos-andes |
| Russian | Андский кондор |
| Thai | แร้งคอนดอร์แอนดีส |
| Turkish | And kondoru |
| Vietnamese | Thần ưng Andes |
Distribution
Andenkondor has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Andenkondor endangered?
The Andenkondor has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Andenkondor nest?
Incubation: 59 days. Fledging: 180 days.
How big is the Andenkondor?
The Andenkondor has a wingspan of 158.0 cm, weight of 11325.0 g.
What order and family does the Andenkondor belong to?
The Andenkondor (Vultur gryphus) belongs to the order Cathartiformes and the family Cathartidae.
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